Recreation Specialist Duties
DEFINITION:
Provides support to Recreation Coordinators to coordinate a wide variety of recreation and leisure activities for various age groups. Position requires flexibility in working hours.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:
This is a part-time permanent position that provides support to the Recreation Coordinators. This position is distinguished from Recreation Coordinator in the amount of supervision, autonomy, and specialization of the duties performed.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Assists in supervising Recreation Leaders. Receives direct supervision from the Recreation Coordinator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Plans, promotes, develops, and oversees a portion of assigned recreation programs; participates in planning and leading activities; promotes programs through a variety of media; and may schedule, train, and provide guidance to part- time staff.
Provides administrative support to assigned programs, including maintaining inventories of equipment and supplies and keeping accurate records related to participation, attendance, behavior, progress, and related statistics. May participate in marketing Recreation Division programs and activities; may use social media and other platforms to promote programs; may assist with creating and distributing promotional materials; and may help coordinate content for the City website.
Provides support for and participates in a variety of City events and programs and may assist with decorating, setup, or operation of event components. May serve as a liaison for special events, including receiving and managing special event applications, coordinating interdepartmental tasks, distributing applications and assignments, and serving as a point of contact for the City.
Recreation Specialist
City of Foster City
Provides effective customer service in person, email, and by phone; interacts with community members; conducts registrations; attends tabling events; and may assist with front-office coverage.
Attends meetings, workshops, and trainings as required. Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Associate's degree or completion of 60 units from an accredited college or university.
At least two (2) years of recent full-time paid experience (or the part-time equivalent), providing highly specialized recreational services to youth or adults in the area of planning and implementing educational, enrichment, and/or recreation programs.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year- for-year basis.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATION:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a good driving record or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job- related duties.
JOB-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Principals, techniques, and practices involved in the delivery of recreation services; recreation program development, organization, and planning; techniques in promoting recreation programs; safety standards and practices; basic principles of lead direction; common recreation activities and sports; department rules and regulations; first aid and CPR.
Ability to: Work a flexible schedule in various recreation programs, including nights and weekends, work with Microsoft Office programs; exercise independent judgment in performing job responsibilities; direct volunteer and paid staff using positive Recreation Specialist
City of Foster City
communication skills; organize and/or direct groups and individuals participating in pre- school age, youth, adult, and/or senior recreation programs and special events; think and act quickly in emergencies; work to maintain and help create an action-oriented atmosphere with both the public and staff; understand and carry out written and oral directions. establish and maintain cooperative relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors; practice basic recreation skills in a variety of areas.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk frequently; work may include frequent running, starts, and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations. Intermittently, lift, carry or move sports equipment of 20 pounds or less.
Environmental Conditions:
When working in the field environment, environmental conditions can vary widely and significantly impact job duties including but not limited to exposure to extreme temperatures (heat or cold), wetness, humidity, and potential hazards like moving mechanical parts or hazardous contaminants, uneven or steep terrain, confined spaces, and exposure to loud noises from equipment or machinery.
Work Conditions:
Some assignments may require working evenings and weekends.